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Host Showcase

Host Showcase

The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center was thrilled to host Showcase 2008, when IPAY
celebrated its 30th annual conference! With mostly sunny skies and average
temperatures in the mid- to upper-70's, it was one of the few times Showcase attendees
could attend the conference in t-shirts and shorts. We enjoyed showing off our
beautiful venue, situated along the Hillsborough River, to all of the conference
attendees and kept them busy with over 30 performances in four performance spaces, an
Exhibit Hall and parties throughout the four-day conference. Showcase 2008 was a great
gift to our community, as we were able to offer free tickets to many of these
performances to Tampa Bay Families, schools and children. We can't wait to host
Showcase in Tampa again.

Hosting Showcase brings your organization into the center of the performing arts for
youth field and brings valuable international business into your institution. With over
400 delegates providing business for area hotels, restaurants, and other attractions,
Showcase also provides valuable economic stimulus to your area, and provides
opportunities for you to attract sponsorships and other donations for this high profile
event. IPAY considers applications for hosting Showcase that are reflective of regional
membership throughout North America.

The application must demonstrate proven ability to attract and provide for at least
400 delegates, 14-18 full-length productions (of varying scale), and 85 exhibit booths
(all numbers are approximate based upon prior Showcases). Additionally, the host must be
able to provide appropriate staffing including, but not limited to, production, security,
operations, box office, front of house, marketing and publicity, and any other staff (paid
and volunteer). Further, securing appropriate hotel venue(s) to accommodate all Showcase
delegates, preferably at a discounted rate, is vital.

IPAY takes administrative and financial responsibility for Showcase, working in close
partnership with the host organization. As an annual conference for over 30 years with
regular attendees and performance applicants, IPAY provides the host the experience and
resources to plan the event. Working with an organization of IPAY's stature will assuredly
raise the significance of performing arts for youth for your board, your staff, and our
audiences.

Applications for Showcase 2018 are currently closed. However, if you would like to apply to Sponsor a Spotlight performance please click here. There are two 20 minute sponsorship slots available. Applications are due September 28 and will be selected by lottery.

Membership

Our membership comprises a worldwide network of artists, producers, presenters, agents, educators, and students. Our mission is to create opportunities for key stakeholders to engage around support of performing arts experiences for young audiences. Click here to learn more.